Time to get rid of it

[BarkingCrow]

Hi folks,

I'm using my dad's account to post this. He has lived in a 2019 Montana High Country 331RL for the last five years, full time, but he's getting older, and it was time to get him somewhere a bit safer and without those crazy stairs. He's doing great in his new pad, but now we have a seven year old RV that we don't need and don't want. We don't owe anything on it, so I'm looking for some advise on the best way to go about selling this thing to someone who can use it and take care of it.

There are some caveats, though. While he did a great job taking care of it for the most part, there are some issues. I don't know if they qualify as "minor" or not, because I've never owned or maintained an RV of my own. A few details are below.

• The sleeper sofa is gone. He never used it, it took up a lot of space, and he had it removed. Now that his stuff is out of it, there is a big empty spot at the far end under the rear window.
• The auto-switch over regulator is gone. He got tired of having to take the two 30lbs tanks to be refilled so often, so he replaced the auto-switch over setup to a single regulator that went to a 100lbs tank. He had three of them, so when one ran out, it took five seconds to change it to another, and he'd call the local propane folks to come and fill up the empty one. Guess he had a pretty good gig going on that one.
• There is a small tear in the awning. Maybe the size of a half dollar?
• The right rear corner of the roof has a soft spot. It's maybe 8"x 8" and right in the corner. My guess is the drip runoff from the AC unit got under the seal and got the wooden roof panel wet. We have done nothing to get in there to see how bad the damage is, though.
• The RV sat under a 60' x 20' pavillion the entire time he lived in it, so the exterior, minus the water damage I just mentioned, is in excellent shape. I think.
• The RV has fewer than 100 total road miles. It was towed to his land (about 60 miles), it was parked, and it never moved.

What do you think? Do I need to resolve any/all of this before I attempt to sell it? Or are their folks who are willing to pay for a used RV that needs a little work, and we can just sell it as it sits?

I really appreciate any input you may have. Thanks.

 

[Mikendebbie]

A quick search of RV Trader said sale range from $33k to $49k. Of course there is no way to know the condition of the low or the high for sale right now.

New buyer will need to buy new tires (RV tires age out at ~5 years - check the date codes) in addition to fixing/correcting the other items you list. Have the bearings been packed lately? What about the condition of the brakes? I doubt you will be able to recoup the $$$$ you put into the rig to “fix it up”. I would sell it “as is” disclosing the list of “known” deficiencies. Unknown deficiencies are the buyers problem anyway I think. It is a bonus that it has been kept under a roof all these years.

 

[BarkingCrow]

A quick search of RV Trader said sale range from $33k to $49k. Of course there is no way to know the condition of the low or the high for sale right now.

New buyer will need to buy new tires (RV tires age out at ~5 years - check the date codes) in addition to fixing/correcting the other items you list. Have the bearings been packed lately? What about the condition of the brakes? I doubt you will be able to recoup the $$$$ you put into the rig to “fix it up”. I would sell it “as is” disclosing the list of “known” deficiencies. Unknown deficiencies are the buyers problem anyway I think. It is a bonus that it has been kept under a roof all these years.

Nothing has happened with the tires, the bearings, or the brakes. The RV was parked five years ago and hasn't been moved. I get that the tires might need to be replaced because of their age, but there is zero wear on them because they haven't been used. Same for the brakes.

 

[BB_TX]

The only real concern is the roof. Everything else can easily be taken care of by a DIYer. Or shouldn't be to costly to have it done. The roof would need the cover pulled back to see how much damage has been done although it sounds like the area that may need repair is fairly minimal. And being under cover you are probably correct about the AC draining water in that direction.

I agree with Mikendebbie. List it as is noting the known areas of concern. The exterior looks really great due to being covered. If you are just wanting to get rid of it and do not want the hassle of selling it yourself, there are a number of RV places that will sell it for you for a commission.

 

[twindman]

Have the slides been put in and out since new? That could be an issue if there is a problem. And they would have to go in to sell and buyer would probably want to test them out.

 

[Jay & Bobbie]

You could get a certified RV inspection. Yes, it will cost; however the inspector will provide you with a thorough and comprehensive list of items that any buyer would want to have repaired/replaced. From there, you could assemble a cost of repairs that can be a basis used for assembling a final "as is" price. I would think any serious buyer will likely get the rv inspected anyway. This way, there are no surprises, and a buyer may appreciate ( and possibly pay a portion of) the pre market inspection.